Bandaranaike International Airport 38 min
Dutch Museum (48 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Independence Square (50 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Pettah Floating Market (44 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Colombo Lotus Tower (43 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Gangaramaya Temple (49 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Diyawanna Lake (52 min)
Lake and wetland Seema Malakaya (49 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (43 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Negombo Lagoon (44 min)
Lush 13.5-sq.-mi. lagoon with mangrove & paddy fields, known for its birds, fishing & farming. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Diyatha Uyana (54 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Viharamahadevi Park (49 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Galle Face Green (51 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Beira Lake (49 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. National Museum (49 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. | 
